An Act relative to owner occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to require that the owner of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a property also live on that property. Currently, Massachusetts law allows for ADUs without requiring owner occupancy. This legislation aims to preserve the character of neighborhoods and potentially address concerns about ADU usage.
Key provisions
- Requires the owner of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to be a resident on the same property.
- This requirement would apply to new ADUs and potentially existing ones.
- The bill intends to maintain owner-occupancy standards for ADUs.
- It seeks to limit the proliferation of ADUs without owner residency.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Homeowners with accessory dwelling units
- Municipalities
- Developers of ADUs
- Residents of communities with ADUs
Notable changes
- Changes existing regulations regarding owner occupancy requirements for ADUs.
- Potentially limits the number of ADUs permitted in certain residential areas.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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